Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Confirming adjustments to front springs and engine positioning for clearance. | ||
| View original record | E. FROM DA/EV. X246 DA/EV1/M15.9.32. C. to BY. HS. HDY. BENSPORT FRONT SPRINGS. This is to confirm our conversation of yesterday when it was agreed to work in future to a bump of 1.750" from full load… | ||
| scan0002 | Increase in poundage and ordering of Front Road Springs for the Bensport (J.I. Engine). | ||
| View original record | [Redacted] c. H.Ro. c. Hs/Rm. [Redacted] 82H6. RECEIVED DEC 11 JL 1932 BY/HEB9/M.1.12.32. BENSPORT (J.I.ENGINE). FRONT ROAD SPRINGS SEC:7020. By our memo' BY/HEB1/M.18.11.32, we increased the poundage… | ||
| scan0003 | The rating of Bensport road springs, with an order for a new pair with specific specifications. | ||
| View original record | By. from Hs/Rm. Y 246. Hs/Rn.12/KT.24.1.33. BENSPORT ROAD SPRINGS. We find that the rating of the Bensport front road springs is too high. We think that the stiffer type Peregrine is the correct… | ||
| scan0004 | Blueprint for front road springs for the Bensport chassis. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Rm. X2H6. BY/HEB6/M.2.2.33. BENSPORT CHASSIS. FRONT SPRINGS & FITTINGS SEC:702D. In accordance with memo' Hs/Rm12/KT24.1.33, we have detailed the following, Blue Print attached.- FB.231 Main… | ||
| scan0005 | The road springs for the Bensport car, comparing them to the Peregrine model and recommending stronger replacements. | ||
| View original record | Y 246. BY. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 2/KT.3.2.33. BENSPORT ROAD SPRINGS. The rear road springs fitted to this car are 700 lbs. The rear springs we are using on the Peregrine are 800 lbs. Bensport actually… | ||
| scan0006 | Recommendation for poundages of front and rear road springs for the Bentsport Chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY. [REDACTED] c. Ha/Hm. X246 BY/HEB17/M.10.2.33. BENTSPORT CHASSIS. FRONT & REAR ROAD SPRINGS. SEC: 70 28/3 In accordance with memo' Ha/Hm2/KT.3.2.33. we recommend that the following poundages should… | ||
| scan0007 | Specifying the road spring ratings for the first production Bensport cars. | ||
| View original record | X246 By. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.3/KT.18.3.33. BENSPORT ROAD SPRINGS. The road springs that should be instructed for the first production Bensport cars are :- Front F.B.15. 650 lbs. Rear F.B.22. 800 lbs. We… | ||
| scan0008 | Change in an order for 200 sets of front springs and fittings for the Bensfort Chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Redacted] C. Ha/Rn. X 246. BY/HEB7/H.20.3.33. BENSFORT CHASSIS. FRONT SPRINGS AND FITTINGS SEC:70 20. 200 SETS OF MATERIAL. By our memo' BY/HEB3/M.1.3.33, we ordered, FB.231 Front Road Springs… | ||
| scan0009 | Amending the quantity of road springs ordered for the Bentport chassis from 200 sets to 25. | ||
| View original record | X246 C: Hs/Int. BY/HEB/M.25.3.33. RECEIVED [stamp with date 25 MAR 1933] BENTPORT CHASSIS. FRONT SPRINGS & FITTINGS SEC: 20. REAR " " SEC: 30. Further to memo' BY/HEB/M.20.3.33. in which we instructed… | ||
| scan0010 | Internal request for an urgent order of front road springs for the Bensport 4 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X246 c. Hs/Les. BY/HEB23/M.31.3.33. BENSPORT 4. CHASSIS. FRONT ROAD SPRINGS - SEC:7020. 3 more sets of Front Road Springs for the Expl: Dept., the same as those already ordered for 25 Sets Production,… | ||
| scan0011 | From Mr. Pike to Mr. Cowen discussing the performance of springing and shock absorbers on various car models. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X216. MEMORANDUM: 31st March, 1932. FROM: Mr. Pike. TO: Mr. Cowen. re: SPRINGING. With reference to your memo. C17/C30.3.32, I think I can truthfully say that we have had no complaints with… | ||
| scan0012 | Requesting a price comparison for Bentley car road springs from suppliers Woodhead and Firth's. | ||
| View original record | X246 Roy. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.4/KT.3.5.33. ROAD SPRINGS. We should like to know the difference in price between Woodhead and Firth's road springs for the Bentley car. The price in both cases… | ||
| scan0013 | Delaying instructions for Bensport road springs until a standardisation sheet is available. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Roy. X246 BY.1/G.9.5.33. ROAD SPRINGS - BENSPORT. ---------------------- We are waiting the standardisation sheet for the road springs before issuing instructions to the Order Office. BY. | ||
| scan0014 | The standardization of road springs for Bentley cars, advising caution due to potential heavier coachbuilt bodies. | ||
| View original record | X246 X4173 To By. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.7/KT.23.5.33. ROAD SPRINGS - BENTLEY. With referance to BY.1/G.9.5.33. We have issued a standardisation sheet for these springs. We suggest, however, that they… | ||
| scan0015 | Instruction regarding the specifications for road springs for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Roy O. Sft. c. Hs. x246 BY/Cgh.1/G. 3.6.33. 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY - ROAD SPRINGS. The Experimental Department have agreed that for the first 15 chassis we should order 650 lbs. front and 800 lbs. rear… | ||
| scan0016 | Recommendation to increase the weight specification for Bentley rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | X246. By/Cgh. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.19/KT.7.6.33. BENTLEY ROAD SPRINGS. With reference to BY/Cgh.1/G.3.6.33. Further experience has indicated that 800 lbs. rear springs will hardly give sufficient margin… | ||
| scan0017 | Recommendation to change the rear road springs on the 3.5 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | ~~Roy~~ c. ~~Sft.~~ c. ~~Hs.~~ c. ~~BY/HEB.~~ X2+6. BY/Cgh.3/G.9.6.33. 3½ LITRE BENTLEY - ROAD SPRINGS. ------------------------------- Further to BY/Cgh.1/G.3.6.33. the Experimental Department now… | ||
| scan0018 | Arrangements with Woodheads for Bentley Axle Springs, detailing poundages for specific sets. | ||
| View original record | x ele. Pem To BY. from ROY. c. to E. c. to Hs. ROY3/MG17.10.33 Bentley Axle Springs Under existing arrangements, Woodheads have proceeded with 100 sets - covering which we have instructed poundages… | ||
| scan0019 | Instructions for ordering Bentley road springs with specific poundage based on body weights. | ||
| View original record | BY/HED. c. Roy. c. E. c. Hs. X 2 - 6. BY.12/G.18.10.33. BENTLEY ROAD SPRINGS. In instructing further springs for the Bentley it should be noted that we have decided that in view of the body weights as… | ||
| scan0020 | Decision not to order stronger road springs for the next set of Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | X246 Roy [struck through] c. Hs. BY.1/G.13.11.33. BENTLEY CHASSIS - ROAD SPRINGS. -------------------------------- The Experimental Department have informed me after making close enquiries that there… | ||
| scan0021 | Bentley road springs, vehicle weights, and test results for stronger springs. | ||
| View original record | x2v?e To By: from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.10/KT.15.11.33. BENTLEY ROAD SPRINGS. I do not know whether you have seen the weights of the Bentley bodies, but in case you have not, attached is a list of them. From… | ||
| scan0022 | Comparing the reliability of Firths springs and Woodhead springs for the Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs. c. to E. c. to By. Hs.3/MJ.9.1.34. SPRINGS FOR BENTLEY CAR. We have run a 10,000 miles test in France on Firths springs on Peregrine 11 car. These springs are the same for length and… | ||
| scan0023 | Use of Firths springs with solid forged eyes versus rolled eyes for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | GRX See me Hs. X246 BY.14/G.11.1.34. FIRTHS SPRINGS FOR BENTLEY. --------------------------- In order to be well on the safe side Wor. would prefer to maintain the solid forged eye which we have on… | ||
| scan0024 | Stock and allocation of Firths Bentley Road Springs. | ||
| View original record | RHC. X246 Hs/Les.7/KW.6.2.34. Firths Bentley Road Springs. -------------------------- There are 3 sets of Firths rolled eyed road springs in our Stores, Front FB.427, Rear FB.463. These have been… | ||
| scan0025 | Insufficient buffer spring clearance on 3 1/2 Litre Bentley front springs. | ||
| View original record | X246 DI c. Hs EP/Thn/MH.27.3.34 re 3½ LITRE BENTLEY - FRONT SPRINGS --------------------------------- We have noticed on several Bentley cars on which we have recently carried out the final complete… | ||
| scan0026 | The Brinell hardness testing of damaged front spring leaves from a Bentley car, comparing suppliers. | ||
| View original record | x246 Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.29/KW.16.5.34. B-29-AE. We have had brinell tested the damaged top leaves of the front springs taken off the above car, and the results are as per sketch - [Sketch of a leaf spring… | ||
| scan0027 | The distortion of Bentley road springs under braking torque from a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | L46 To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. Distortion of Bentley Road Springs under Braking Torque. Bn. brought these road springs up on his last visit. They had been removed from a customer's car. The… | ||
| scan0028 | The Brinell hardness testing of Bentley front spring leaves. | ||
| View original record | HS/Rn. X246 HS/FD.5/KW.18.5.34. B-29-AE. We have had brinell tested the damaged top leaves of the front springs taken off the above car, and the results are as per attached photograph. The brinell of… | ||
| scan0029 | Photograph of two front leaf springs after undergoing a Brinell hardness test. | ||
| View original record | B.29 AE. FRONT SPRINGS. BRINELL TESTED. 308 320 | ||
| scan0030 | Request to fit two new Firth's Front Springs to replace damaged ones on car 1-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | RHC. x 246 Hs/FD.3/KW. 23.5.34. 1-B-IV. Will you please have two new Firth's Front Springs fitted to the above car, to replace the present damaged ones. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0031 | The distortion of Bentley road springs, detailing Brinell test figures for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | x246 To Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.9/KW.24.5.34. Distortion of Bentley Road Springs. We have a further case of spring distortion taking place, this time on an Experimental Car - 1-B-IV. The front springs have been… | ||
| scan0032 | Distortion of Bentley road springs, including Brinell hardness test results. | ||
| View original record | X 246 To E. c. to Wor: c. to By. c. to Da. Distortion of Bentley Road Springs. Further to HS/Rm.8/KW.18.5.34. Since the trouble mentioned in this memo, we have been examining the springs of our… | ||
| scan0033 | Comparison report on the distortion of Bentley road springs from suppliers Woodhead and Firth, detailing plate sizes and overall quality. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. 426 Hs/PD.14/KW.25.5.34. Distortion of Bentley Road Springs. We have carefully checked over several samples of Woodhead Bentley front springs and find that the 650 lbs. type, consisting of 8… | ||
| scan0034 | Comparison of plate thickness and build quality between Woodhead and Firth supplied Bentley road springs. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. X246 Hs/PD.14/KW.25.5.34. Distortion of Bentley Road Springs. We have carefully checked over several samples of Woodhead Bentley front springs and find that the 650 lbs. type, consisting of 8… | ||
| scan0035 | The results of spring distortion tests on a car. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. x46 Hs/FD.15/KW.29.5.34. Spring Distortion Tests. We have been trying to reproduce the spring distortion on 3-B-IV fitted with Woodhead front springs. This car has been run with the rear brakes… | ||
| scan0036 | Modifications for Bentley road springs. | ||
| View original record | X246 To BY. from Da. Da.6/HP.30.5.34. c. Cor. E. Hs. Hey. RMC. Bentley - Road Springs. Herewith is N. Sch.4069, on which are shewn the following:- (1) A Woodhead type clip interposed between the two… | ||
| scan0037 | Request for a report on a complaint about bent road springs and brake toggles on chassis B.29-AE. | ||
| View original record | BY. Hs. to D/BP. Rm x246 Hd/SB15/HR.31.5.34. re CHASSIS NO. B.29-AE. --------------------------------- Referring to the road springs which were brought back to W. by Bn., following a complaint that… | ||
| scan0038 | Discussion with supplier Alfred Woodhead regarding quality issues with Bentley chassis road springs. | ||
| View original record | X246 Wor (crossed out) c. Hs. (crossed out) c. E. (crossed out) c. W/S (C). (crossed out) c. Roy (crossed out) BY.1/G.1.6.34. BENTLEY CHASSIS - WOODHEAD ROAD SPRINGS.… | ||
| scan0039 | Spring plate Brinell hardness specifications, failures, and acceptable minimums. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - (b). Cont'd. plates below the minimum brinell we specified of 369 were replaced, his view being that this would involve him in replacement of a very large percentage of the springs which he… | ||
| scan0040 | Seeking clarification on whether a modification regarding clips for Bentley Chassis Woodhead Road Springs should be applied to existing cars. | ||
| View original record | HS xw6 To Wor. From Sg. Copy to Hs.E.C. En. ROY re Bentley Chassis - Sg19/E4.6.34 Woodhead Road Springs. Referring to By.1/G.1.6.34 I have just been reading this and I am not clear whether the… | ||
| scan0041 | Request to draw and order a pair of lower-rating rear road springs for a Bentley 5 car. | ||
| View original record | X-ref To By. Hs/Les.12/KW.25.7.34. Bentley 5. For the above car we require lower rating road springs. For the front we propose to use the springs we have in stock to FB.235, but we have no lower… | ||
| scan0042 | Standardisation of parts for front road springs with improved clips for Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | AR 755B (SH) (57394, 30-1-34) BM 3/767/1 COMPLETED 25.10.34 BENTLEY STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 15.9.34. X No. 246. Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. FRONT ROAD SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED… | ||
| scan0043 | Note about sourcing new parts from outside suppliers to avoid works tool costs. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF PARTS [Text is mirrored / bleed-through from reverse of page] X.M.S All new pieces affected are bought from outside supplies, therefore there will be no works tool cost involved. | ||
| scan0044 | Required road springs for Mr. Thompson's car, deferring the order until the body type is confirmed. | ||
| View original record | + 246 To By. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.19/KW.7.11.34. With reference to the road springs with increased camber which will be required for Mr. Thompson's car. It is not yet settled which type of body he is… | ||
| scan0045 | Specification for special road springs with increased initial camber for chassis B-10-DG. | ||
| View original record | To By. x246 Hs/Rm.8/KW.3.12.34. Special Road Springs with increased Initial Camber for Chassis No. B-10-DG. It has now been decided that the body for this chassis will be similar to that on 4-B-IV,… | ||
| scan0046 | Order for two low rating front springs for a specific car. | ||
| View original record | x 246 To Roy. Hs/FD.14/KW. 4.12.34. 5-B-IV. We require 2 low rating front springs for the above car, as soon as possible. Will you therefore please order 2 Firths springs to F.B.236, 700 lbs. + type.… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter to Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd. requesting a blueprint and information on lighter Bentley axle road springs to save weight. | ||
| View original record | xwb Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.24/KW. 17th January, 1935. Messrs. Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. Dear Sirs, In order to save weight on axle road springs, will you please… | ||
| scan0048 | Letter to a supplier regarding the design and weight of Bentley road springs, comparing a proposed version to an existing one. | ||
| View original record | x146 Exptl. Dept. HS/Les.12/KW. 7th February,1935. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, With reference to your… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter from a supplier discussing the specifications and delivery of special front springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS. FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS. FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter from Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. concerning the manufacture and specifications of special front springs. | ||
| View original record | EXPT/L.Dept. HS/Lee.24/KW. Spring Dept,Tinsley. HWP/3/35. 6th.February. 1935. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, 2. Special Front Springs. Your order No.76760. - dated… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd concerning the production and delivery of Bentley springs and enclosing blueprints. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD. ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter to T. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding the production and testing of springs based on blueprints 122 and 123. | ||
| View original record | Lu46 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.18/KW. 12th February, 1935. Messrs. T. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0053 | Request to issue an order to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. for two car sets of road springs. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Ms. +246 Hs/Les.19/KW.12.2.35. Will you please issue an order to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., for 2 car sets of road springs, to their print 122. One set of these springs is now almost… | ||
| scan0054 | Instructions for refitting a lightened type of road springs to a Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | SUE. SUTG. C.C. RE/LCS. [text crossed out] BY/HEB33/M.28.2.35. BENTLEY CHASSIS. FRONT SPRINGS & FITTINGS SEC:7020. REAR SPRINGS & FITTINGS SEC:7033. RE FITTING LIGHTENED TYPE OF ROAD SPRINGS, TO… | ||
| scan0055 | Blueprint with suggestions for the lightest possible front and rear springs for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY REAR SPRING - 3-PLATES LOAD = 900 LBS WIDTH OF PLATES = 2 INCHES SPAN = 50" LOADED CAMBER = 1 3/4" NEG FREE " = 2 1/4" POS DEFLECTION DUE TO LOAD = 4 INCHES PLATE Nos | THICKNESS INS | LENGTHS… | ||
| scan0056 | Letter concerning the modification and creation of experimental springs for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Hv6 THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD Telephones: ATLAS & NORFOLK… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd regarding modifications to experimental 4-plate Bentley front springs, enclosing blueprint No.122.A. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD 1… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter to Messrs. T. Firth & John Brown Ltd. requesting stress figures for springs 121, 122, and 123. | ||
| View original record | -XN46 Exptl: Dept: Hs/Les.11/KW. 11th March, 1935. Messrs. T. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, I find on my prints of your… | ||
| scan0059 | Requesting an order to be issued to Firths for road springs and to cover alterations to existing springs. | ||
| View original record | x46 To Roy/Ms. Hs/Les.19/KW.14.3.35. Will you please issue an order to Firths for 2 sets of front and rear road springs to their drawing 121. These are at the moment being produced. Firths also… | ||
| scan0060 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd detailing stress tests on experimental springs for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD, 1… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter regarding the failure of experimental springs for a Bentley car and their free-of-charge replacement. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter to T. Firth & J. Brown Ltd. regarding a fractured spring and a request for the broken parts. | ||
| View original record | x46 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.25/KW. 20th March, 1935. Messrs. T. Firth & J. Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, Thank you for all your various… | ||
| scan0063 | Blueprint for a special 40/50 front spring with 17 plates. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION LOAD: 1200 LBS WIDTH OF PLATES: 2 INCHES SPAN: 45" LOADED CAMBER: 1 1/4" Pos FREE ": 11 1/4" DEFLECTION DUE TO LOAD: 10" TOTAL MAXIMUM BUMP: 14" SPECIAL 40/50 FRONT SPRING 17-PLATES… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter concerning the dispatch of a broken 4-Plate Spring for examination. | ||
| View original record | THOS. FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS. FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD 1… | ||
| scan0065 | Bentley V road springs, clarifying that new 122A springs from Firths do not require plate changes. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. XMB Hs/Les.18/KW. 25.3.35. Bentley V Road Springs. Further to our Hs/Les.2/KW.25.3.35, we have just been in touch with Firths and learn that the 122A springs they have sent to us are… | ||
| scan0066 | Replacement and alteration of front and rear springs for a Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Les.2/KW.25.3.35. Bentley V. We want to have the latest type of lightened front road springs No. 122A fitted to the above car. These are similar to type 122 only the 2 bottom leaves have a… | ||
| scan0067 | Order for a set of Bentley road springs to Firth's drawing 122A. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Ms. c. to RHC. K246 Hs/Les.12/KW.28.3.35. Will you please order a set of 4. Bentley road springs, to Firth's drawing 122A. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0068 | Alterations to the front springs and fittings for a Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | +W6 BY/HEB23/H.29.3.35. c. Hs/Les. BENTLEY CHASSIS. FRONT SPRINGS AND FITTINGS SEC:7020. RE LIGHTER TYPE OF ROAD SPRINGS (FIRTHS' DRG:NO:122A). Further to BY/HSB1/H.26.3.35, kindly note,- FB.2086… | ||
| scan0069 | Complaints of harsh riding in Bentley cars at low speeds by reducing shock damper poundage. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. c. to By: x226 Hs/Les.4/KW.25.4.35. Harsh Riding of Bentley at Low Speeds. In cases of complaints re the above, where cars are not driven fast, it is quite satisfactory to reduce the initial… | ||
| scan0070 | The inadequacy of rear springs on Bentley chassis due to increasing vehicle weights. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: Rm] [Handwritten: +wb] BY. Hs. Hd/SB15/MW29.4.35. ROAD SPRINGS - BENTLEY CHASSIS. ---------------------------- It is our experience that the rear springs fitted to Bentley cars are in… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter to a supplier regarding the failure of road spring plates during testing and proposals for improvement. | ||
| View original record | x46 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.21/KW. 1st May, 1935. Messrs. Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you 4 broken… | ||
| scan0072 | Sending 4 broken spring plates for despatch to Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. c. to G/Mt. xH6 Hs/Les.7/KW.2.5.35. We are sending into the stores for despatch to Messrs. Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Tinsley, Sheffield, 4 broken spring plates. These are referred to in… | ||
| scan0073 | Suggestions for lightest front and rear springs for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY REAR SPRING - 2-OFF FOR TRIAL - 4-PLATES LOAD = 900 LBS WIDTH OF PLATES = 2 INCHES SPAN = 50" LOADED CAMBER = 1 3/4" NEG FREE " = 2 1/4" POS DEFLECTION DUE TO LOAD = 4 INCHES FRONT EYE… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter to Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding the positioning of spring clips for Bentley springs. | ||
| View original record | L746 Exptl. Dept. HS/Les.15/KW. 3rd May, 1935. Messrs. Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield; For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, We understand from your 'phone call… | ||
| scan0075 | Page two of a letter detailing clip positions on a rear end and requesting criticisms. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Les.15/KW.3.5.35. Rear End - 1st clip 16" from centre 2nd " 10" from centre. We shall be very interested to have your criticisms of the above. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||
| scan0076 | Request to urgently order two sets of modified Bentley road springs from Firths, based on blueprint FB.2171. | ||
| View original record | Rm +24b Roy. [Strikethrough] BY/HLS. [Strikethrough] Hs. ------- BY.17/N.16.5.35. ----------------- Re: Bentley Road Springs. ------------------------- We attach hereto blueprint FB.2171 showing the… | ||
| scan0077 | To Mr. Clarke arranging a visit to test a Bentley fitted with new dampers and discuss springing/shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | W/K - Mr. Clarke. +WL Hs/Les.5/KW.17.5.35. I am intending to get to Kingsbury to try Bowater's Bentley when it is fitted with the new dampers. I am hoping that this visit will give us an opportunity… | ||
| scan0078 | Confirmation letter regarding an order for a set of 4 Plate Bentley Springs to drawing No.122.A, with altered clip centres. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD. 1… | ||
| scan0079 | Fitting modified shock dampers to chassis B.158.DG to address a customer complaint of harsh springing. | ||
| View original record | x246? [Handwritten initials] Hs/RM. c to Hs/LES. K/KC/DPB/20.5.35. Chassis No.B.158.DG. Bowater. -------------- SHOCK DAMPERS. -------------- Owner's complaint - Harsh springing at low speeds.… | ||
| scan0080 | Explaining the effects of front spring anchoring on steering joggling in a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] GRY & F.J.H. Should like to discuss Confirmatory tests with you. Rms. To from Da. c. Hs/Rm. Bentley - Front Springs Anchored at the Front. The following is the suggested explanation of… | ||
| scan0081 | Axle control, suspension geometry, and its effect on steering and rebound. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) downwards the full force of the springs is available to overcome the inertia alone. A rough calculation indicates that the torque causing precession is approximately three times as great… | ||
| scan0082 | Request to supplier Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. for a further set of road springs and a new set of special Bentley springs with detailed specifications. | ||
| View original record | V46 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.22/KW. 16th September,1935. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, Thank you for the particulars… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter confirming the order for two sets of 25 HP Bentley springs and offering drawings if required. | ||
| View original record | -2- HS/Les.22/KW.16:9:35. I hope these particulars will enable you to produce a set of springs. However, if you would prefer to have drawings, please let me know. I have instructed our Order Office to… | ||
| scan0084 | Request to order special 25 HP road springs and special Bentley springs from Firths. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. Xmb Hs/Les.25/KW.16.9.35. Will you please send an order to Firths for 2 car sets of special 25 HP. road springs. The front springs F.61003 and rear springs F.61009. They also require an order… | ||
| scan0085 | Letter from a supplier confirming an order for two sets of springs has been put in hand for delivery. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD. ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD, 1… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter to supplier Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. chasing an overdue order for car springs. | ||
| View original record | 246 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.24/KW. 7th October,1935. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, We are rather surprised that the 2… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter from a supplier confirming the delivery date for two sets of springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD. ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD 1… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter to a supplier regarding the delivery and ordering of car springs. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.12/KW. 10th October, 1935. Messrs. Thos.Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter dated the… | ||
| scan0089 | To Roy requesting a covering order for 3 car sets of springs from Thos. Firth. | ||
| View original record | To Roy: XN46 Hs/Les.13/KW.10.10.35. Will you please send a covering order to Thos. Firth for 3 car sets of springs to FE.2171. We shall be supplying a special jacking pad for these springs. Order No.… | ||
| scan0090 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd regarding alterations and delivery of Special Bentley Springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0091 | Specification sheet for special front and rear spring plates, detailing their thicknesses in inches. | ||
| View original record | THOS. FIRTH & JOHN BROWN Limited. Continuation Sheet No. 1. Special Front Spring F.B.1248. See R.R. letter dated.16.9.35. Plate Nos. | Thickness - Inches. H & T. 1.M.P. | .23. 2. | .22. 3. x | .20. 4.… | ||
| scan0092 | Instruction to produce and despatch special jacking pads for newly ordered lightened Bentley road springs. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +2+6 Hs/Les.3/KW.14.10.35. Bentley Road Springs. We have ordered 3 sets of lightened Bentley road springs FB. 2171. These will require the special Jacking Pads FB. 2303. Will you please… | ||
| scan0093 | Choice between Dubonnet and wishbone suspension systems for future models. | ||
| View original record | X 46 To Sg. and Wor. from E. c. Hs. By. RHC. Da. E/Tsn. E.1/HP.18.11.35. re Suspension. We have this morning received the following telegram from Da:- "Olley says Dubonnet inferior to wishbone on all… | ||
| scan0094 | Design and layout of a torsion bar suspension system, referencing Citroen and Chenard-Walker designs. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - linkage requires two pivoted levers. The triangulations of the suspension links are arranged square with the chassis, as on the Citroen and Chenard-Walker, to enable the torsion bars to… | ||
| scan0095 | Suspension scheme's advantages over American wishbone or Dubonnet types. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 3 - transfer the wheel reactions to the frame anchorage. This means that front end torsion is reduced to about a half of what it is on the American wishbone or Dubonnet types, and may be found… | ||
| scan0096 | Suspension for Wraith and Bentley models and the associated chassis costs. | ||
| View original record | #3 x246 To E. FROM Sg. Copy to Wor.Hs. BY.RHC.Par.E/Tsn. re Suspension. Sg1/E19.11.35 Thanks for E.1/HP.18.11.35 relative to cable received from Da. I think that we might usefully discuss this matter… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. requesting special low rating Bentley springs with detailed specifications. | ||
| View original record | xv46 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.14/KW. 1st January, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, We are requiring 2 more sets of… | ||
| scan0098 | Order to be issued for two car sets of special low rating Bentley springs. | ||
| View original record | x~46 To Roy. Hs/Les.1/JH.2.4.36. Will you please issue an order to cover 2 Car sets of special low rating Bentley springs which we have asked Firths to supply in our letter Hs/les./14.KW.1.1.36.… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter from supplier Thos Firth & John Brown confirming receipt of an order for two sets of Front and Rear Special Low Rating Bentley Springs. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: x-46 THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd enclosing blueprint No.174 for Special Low Rating Bentley Springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD Telephones ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS… | ||
| scan0101 | Blueprint for special low-rating front and rear road springs for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | - REAR SPRING - 4-OFF SPAN 50"0 FRONT EYE REAR EYE MAINPLATE .26 THICK 3.575 SPRING PAD REAR SPRING SPECIFICATION LOAD: 900 LBS WIDTH OF PLATES: 2 INCHES SPAN: 50" LOADED CAMBER: .5" NEG FREE CAMBER:… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter to a supplier regarding alterations to front spring stress figures. | ||
| View original record | <246 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.7/JH. 8th January 1936 Messrs THOs. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield,1. For the attention of Mr Porter. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from Silentbloc regarding the specifications of bushes for an anti-roll rod assembly. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE H. VEZEY STRONG V. A. TRIER W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL GATE LONDON, W.11 TELEPHONE PARK… | ||
| scan0104 | Request to issue a covering order to Silentbloc Ltd. for bushes required for Bentley front anti-roll rods. | ||
| View original record | x246 To Roy/MS. c. to RHC. Hs/Les.1/JH. 20.3.36. Will you please issue a covering order to Silentbloc Ltd., for the following Silentbloc bushes :- 6 bushes E. 2113 12 bushes E. 2088 These are required… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. ordering specific bushes for Hartford shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | x46 Exptl. Dept. HS/Les.2/JH. 20th March, 1936. Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON W.11. For the attention of Mr. Jelley. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited clarifying part number discrepancies on an order for bearings. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: T.B. ANDRE H.VEZEY STRONG . V.A.TRIER . W.L.HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL GATE LONDON, W. 11 TELEPHONE PARK… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. clarifying an order for bushes with chamfered ends. | ||
| View original record | x246 Exptl. Dept. HS/Les.6/KW. 24th March, 1936. Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON, W.11. For the attention of Mr. Jelley. Dear Sirs, Thank you for… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter specifying the requirements for a pair of special Bentley front springs. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.8/KW. 22nd April, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & Jon Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, We are requiring a pair of very special… | ||
| scan0109 | Official order for a pair of front springs for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | X 246 To Roy. Hs/Les.9/KW.22.4.36. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield, for a pair of front Springs for Bentley car… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd regarding a blueprint for Drawing No.181 and stress calculations. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD, 1… | ||
| scan0111 | Full-size drawing of special flexible front springs for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | FRONT EYE REAR EYE SPAN 35" 12 - PLATES PAD 3.05" 1/4" THICK MAIN PLATE SPECIFICATION LOAD: 775 AND 750 LBS WIDTH OF PLATES: 1 1/2" SPAN: 35" LOADED CAMBER: .5" POS FREE ": 6.000" DEFLECTION DUE TO… | ||
| scan0112 | Development of independent front wheel springing for Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | NOT SENT OUT To Wor. & E. C. to By. C. to Dev. x246 Hs/Rm..15/KW.27.3.36. Independent Springing on the Bentley. Even if we scale down the Ph.III suspension without altering the design principle… | ||
| scan0113 | Selection of suspension systems for Wraith II and Bentley models, comparing weights, costs, and development strategies. | ||
| View original record | It was decided that we should use Ph.III suspension for Wraith II at a time when it was found (1) that the 25 HP. chassis manufacturing cost was far too high (11) that Ph.III front suspension cost was… | ||
| scan0114 | Compatibility of a Citroen front suspension with an existing car frame. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Les.16/KW.27.3.36. Citroen on to one of our existing cars. Both cars have 4 ft. 8" tracks, and the Citroen front suspension is simple to attach to another frame. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0115 | Table comparing the weights of various chassis front end parts for Bentley, 25 HP, Ph.III, and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS FRONT END WEIGHTS. Parts | Bentley | 25 HP. --- | --- | --- lbs. | lbs. Front axle with control | 136.75 | 164.3 2 road springs | 38.2 | 56.4 2 shock dampers | 22.75 | 23 Engine cross members… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding testing their graphitic leaf spring interlays on a Bentley front spring. | ||
| View original record | x46 Exptl. Dept. HS/AFM.15/JH.1.5.36. 1st May, 1936. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., 120, Southwark Street, London S.E.1 Dear Sirs, Spring Interlays. Some weeks ago you sent us a sample of a graphitic… | ||
| scan0117 | Letter to a supplier confirming a conversation regarding an order for front springs for 25 HP and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | X46 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.13/KW. 7th May, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our conversation… | ||
| scan0118 | Correspondence from Richard Klinger Ltd. about the supply and fitting of Spring Interlay for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Richard Klinger, Ltd. MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR GASKETS & BRAKE LININGS DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH. CHARLES KLINGER, (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP, (BRITISH, CZECH ORIGIN) THEODORE WALFORD.… | ||
| scan0119 | Letter to Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding the sending of a Bentley front spring for testing with their interlays. | ||
| View original record | x246 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.17/KW. 8th May, 1936. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., 120, Southwark St., LONDON, S.E.1. Your Ref: FD/EM. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 7th May. We are… | ||
| scan0120 | Instruction to send a Bentley front spring to Richard Klinger Ltd. to be fitted with anti-friction interlays. | ||
| View original record | G46 To RHC. Hs/AFM.14/KW.9.5.36. Anti-Friction Bentley Spring Interlay. Will you please arrange to send to Richard Klinger Ltd., 120, Southwark St., London, S.E.1. One Bentley Front Spring. This… | ||
| scan0121 | Summary of communications with Firth's regarding the cost and delivery of rubber shackle springs. | ||
| View original record | xwb Hs/Gry.7/KW.21.5.36. Re Firth's. (1) 1st letter re costs 8.5.36. (2) Ph.III rubber shackle springs ordered 7.5.36. when we visited their Works. (3) Request by letter for reply to (1) (4) Telegram… | ||
| scan0122 | Technical memo reviewing Citroen's torsion bar suspension, with comparisons to existing models and a recommendation to purchase one for further study. | ||
| View original record | FILES. X46 21.5.36. Citroen Torsion Bar Suspension. We have tested the latest 12 h.p. and also the 15 h.p. 7 seater saloon, both having the new hydraulic shock absorbers. These cars which sell at £265… | ||
| scan0123 | Quotation from Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding the fitting of an Interlay to a Bentley Front Spring. | ||
| View original record | MARTINDALE. X246 Richard Klinger, Ltd. MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR GASKETS & BRAKE LININGS DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH. CHARLES KLINGER, (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP, (BRITISH CZECH ORIGIN) THEODORE… | ||
| scan0124 | Quotation from Richard Klinger Ltd. for Klinger Spring Interlay. | ||
| View original record | Richard Klinger, Ltd. MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR GASKETS & BRAKE LININGS DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH. CHARLES KLINGER, (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP, (BRITISH, CZECH ORIGIN) THEODORE WALFORD,… | ||
| scan0125 | Alternative independent suspension programmes for Bentley, comparing various systems. | ||
| View original record | FILES. L46 C 29th May, 1936. Bentley Independent Suspensions. The following appear to be the possible alternative programmes for introducing independent suspension on the Bentley. (1) Scale down… | ||
| scan0126 | The merits and challenges of implementing a torsion bar suspension system. | ||
| View original record | -2- Torsion bar system. If it were not for the American information available of various other systems, we should favour the torsion bar system. The advantage of using the torsion bars to transfer… | ||
| scan0127 | Letter from a supplier discussing the cost differences for various types of road springs based on production quantities. | ||
| View original record | Please take a copy & return to Rm / L.O.P. 8246 THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN… | ||
| scan0128 | Cost comparison from Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. detailing the difference between 'Solid Eyes' and 'Rolled Eyes' for springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS. FIRTH & JOHN BROWN Limited. Continuation Sheet No. 1. Dies and preparation in the case of Solid Eyes. - Cost .. 19. 0. Dies and preparation in the case of Rolled Eyes. - No cost. A difference of… | ||
| scan0129 | Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding the unsatisfactory testing of sample spring interlays on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x746 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.34/JH. 5th June, 1936. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., 120 Southwark Street, London, S.E.1. Dear Sirs, Spring Interlays on Bentley. We have carefully tested the sample spring… | ||
| scan0130 | Trial and results of fitting independent suspension to a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X746 To Sg. & Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Ev. Hs/Rm.S/KW.19.8.36. Independent Suspension on the Bentley. For some time we have been anxious to try the Bentley with independent front wheel… | ||
| scan0131 | Fitting an independent front suspension to a Bentley chassis, weighing modifications against a new design. | ||
| View original record | -2- The fact that the particular independent front suspension fitted to the car was of the Gordon Armstrong type seems to us to be immaterial, also that the car had certain faults such as… | ||
| scan0132 | Design experiments, engine modifications, and the potential introduction of a new car model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.S/KW.19.8.36. We further suggest that this piece of design work ought to be considered as an experiment, and that consequently all the short cuts permissible in experiments should be… | ||
| scan0133 | The results of tests performed on a Bentley Roll Rod Lever and shaft. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Les. x 246 Hs/WB.4/JH. 25.8.36. Bentley Roll Rod Lever Tests. Ex. 22113. Lever. Herewith results of tests upon knurled roll rod shaft and lever. The graph illustrates that very little movement… | ||
| scan0134 | Outdated suspension on the Bentley and proposing it for discussion. | ||
| View original record | x246 HS To E. from Sg. Copy to Hs. Ey. Da. Ex. Cr. Independent Suspension on the Bentley. Sg14/E25.8.36 Referring to E.1/HP.18.8.36 I have carefully read your memo. and also Hs/Rm.E/KW.19.8.36. I feel… | ||
| scan0135 | Design and challenges of an independent torsion bar suspension for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: les - Is the additional complication justified? Are we really tied up for and wor. from E. with stresses Om. x v l o Typed: c. Hs. BY. SECRET. FILE ONLY Independent Suspension - Bentley.… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension requesting two off-set wheels for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | 240 TELEPHONE: BEVERLEY 321 The GRAMS: ARMSTRONG'S SUSPENSION. Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension COMPANY LIMITED OUR REF: GA/JG. YOUR REF: WALTHAM WORKS, OPPOSITE ST MARY'S CHURCH, BEVERLEY E. YORKS.… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming instructions for two 3.25x18 Bentley Wire wheels for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | 246 DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS,PHONE,BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION NO. 395. YOUR REF: Hs/Les.7/JB. OUR REF: HEP/HM.134.D. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON… | ||
| scan0138 | The Bentley Torsion Bar Suspension system and related steering layouts. | ||
| View original record | X246 21st September, 1936. Bentley Torsion Bar Suspension. Re E.2/HP.29.8.36. It appears that the advantages gained from connecting the torsion bars to the lower wish bones, similar to the Citroen… | ||
| scan0139 | Diagram of a front axle with steering linkage and torsion bars. | ||
| View original record | TORSION BARS STEERING BOX IN NORMAL POSITION FIG I | ||
| scan0140 | Diagram illustrating a steering system layout, labeled as Figure II. | ||
| View original record | STEERING BOX LONG COLUMN FIG II | ||
| scan0141 | Request to fit a pair of 1000 lbs production rear springs to car 5-B-RV. | ||
| View original record | X46 To RHC. Hs/Les.7/JH.7.10.36. 5-B-RV - Rear Springs. Will you please fit a pair of production springs, 1000 lbs., to the rear of the above car. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0142 | Design, materials, and modifications for the Bentley III Independent Front Suspension. | ||
| View original record | 246 To BY. Copy to Ds. Rm. RMO. RMO/HPS. Rm/Les. E/Ev.2/MN.23.11.36. GRY Bentley III Independent Front Suspension. We send herewith N.Sch.4927 showing the frame extension steering pivot and triangle… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter to the English Steel Corporation regarding the poundage of special road springs FW.756. | ||
| View original record | 246 Experimental Dept. Rm/Les.19/JH. 24th November, 1936. The English Steel Corporation, Vickers Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Gray. Dear Sirs, Referring to the special road springs… | ||
| scan0144 | The removal of four bosses on the Bentley III front suspension forging. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HPS. E/Ev.1/MN.7.12.36. 246 LES Bentley III Front Suspension. We confirm our conversation with BY/SS that we wish to remove the four continuous bosses on the main… | ||
| scan0145 | The replacement of front road springs for car 3-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 346- Rm/Les.7/JH.21.12.36. 3-B-IV Front Road Springs. We find that this car is fitted with a pair of the original Woodhead front springs. Will you please arrange for a pair of the latest… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter from English Steel Corporation regarding the production of Bentley Rear Springs and their inability to Cadmium plate them. | ||
| View original record | P 246 TELEGRAMS:- STEELCORPO, SHEFFIELD. TELEPHONE:- 41071. EXTENSION 223. LONDON OFFICE: VICKERS HOUSE, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER, S. W. I. TELE: VICTORIA 6900. ENGLISH STEEL CORPORATION LTD.… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter to Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd concerning the fitting of jacking pads to spring RB.2171 for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 246 Experimental Dept. Rm/Les.4/JH. 21st December, 1936. Messrs. Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept. Tinsley Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, Referring to the… | ||
| scan0148 | Letter from a supplier confirming arrangements to fit Jacking Pads to springs on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | THOS. FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS. FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO. LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter to English Steel Corporation Ltd. regarding the cadmium plating of Bentley Springs. | ||
| View original record | 246. (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Les3/R. 23rd December, 1936. English Steel Corporation Ltd., Vickers Works, SHEFFIELD. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Gray. I note that you do not wish to cadmium… | ||
| scan0150 | Request to machine rear spring bottom plates to drawing FB.2087 due to a stress failure on car 6-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | 246 To HPS. Rm/Les.2/JH.24.12.36. 3-B-IVA Rear Springs. In order to overcome a point of local high stress which caused a spring failure on 6-B-IV, will you please arrange for the rear spring bottom… | ||
| scan0151 | Letter from English Steel Corporation regarding special springs for a Bentley car and their cadmium plating. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS:— STEELCORPO, SHEFFIELD. TELEPHONE:— 41071. EXTENSION Lis ZA6 LONDON OFFICE:— VICKERS HOUSE, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER, S. W. I. TELE: VICTORIA 6900. ENGLISH STEEL CORPORATION LTD. INCORPORATING… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter from English Steel Corporation acknowledging an order for 1 pair of Rear Axle Springs for a 'Bentley' Chassis. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS:- STEELCORPO. SHEFFIELD. TELEPHONE:- 41071. EXTENSION 246 LONDON OFFICE:- VICKERS HOUSE, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER, S. W. I. TELE: VICTORIA 6900. ENGLISH STEEL CORPORATION LTD. INCORPORATING THE… | ||
| scan0153 | Requesting the fitting of another pair of Gordon Armstrong shock dampers to the rear of a Bentley Bumper Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Les. ✓ 246. Rm/Les.2/AP.29.12.36. BENTLEY BUMPER CHASSIS Will you please fit another pair of Gordon Armstrong shock dampers to the rear of the above chassis. If possible, we should… | ||
| scan0154 | Comparison table of spring rates, buffer clearances, and poundage for various vehicle models. | ||
| View original record | 246 | | SPRING RATE | BUFFER CLEARANCE. | CHANGE IN BUFFER CLNC. DUE TO 50LBS | REDUCTION IN BUFFER CLNC. FOR 50 LBS. | POUNDAGE NECESSARY TO MAKE 7% CHANGE IN BUFFER CLNC. | |---|---|---|---|---|---|… | ||
| scan0155 | Potential cost saving on Bentley chassis road springs from Messrs. Firth & John Brown. | ||
| View original record | 246 Sg. Hs. Rm. ROY Handwritten: Les. How is it that we have missed this "Plum" of cost saving? Rm See Rm/Res. 22/DR.18.1 Typed: BENTLEY CHASSIS. Re :- Road Springs. In regard to the cost of rolled… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd chasing a promised full report. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & Cº LTD. ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0157 | Cost-saving potential of using rolled eyes for road springs on Bentley chassis and requesting a quick decision. | ||
| View original record | 348 Rm. c. Hs. c. Sg. c. ROY. LES BY.5/G.3.2.37. BENTLEY CHASSIS. ROLLED EYES FOR ROAD SPRINGS. --------------------------- Further to my memo BY.1/W.26.1.37. pointing out that we can save 10/- per… | ||
| scan0158 | Agreement to use rolled eye springs on production without the usual running test. | ||
| View original record | 246 To By. c. to Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Rev. Hs.21/KW.3.2.37. Rolled Eye Springs. VES BY.5/G.3.2.37. It is agreed that in future we use rolled eye springs, and that these will be brought in on production… | ||
| scan0159 | Instructions to swap a 'Stabilus' anti-roll system and refit springs between two specified vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 1305 HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Lesl/R.22.2.37. 1.B.IV. and 4.B.IV. 1.B.IV. Will you please remove the "Stabilus" anti-roll system and replace the standard rear shock dampers. 4.B.IV. Will you please fit… | ||
| scan0160 | Instruction to change over the rear springs on specific cars. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Les. R46 Rm/Les.1/AP.8.6.37 4.B.1V. and B.23.AE. Will you please change over the rear springs on the above cars. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0161 | Return of two faulty Bentley front anchorage brackets due to the ball pin slot being too wide. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/GWH. c. Rm. 246 Kingsbury, June 23rd.1937 BENTLEY - FRONT ANCHORAGE BRACKETS. We are returning to you 2 Bentley front anchorage brackets for your inspection. The Ball pin in both cases… | ||
| scan0162 | Accessibility issues with the front spring and shackle pins due to the bodywork. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] 246 To By. [Struck through] from Rm/GWH. c. to Rm. Rm/GWH.1/N.24.8.37. Rear front shackle pin requires turning round so that the pin can be withdrawn from the inside of the frame.… | ||
| scan0163 | The use of mild steel for front suspension parts, referencing Packard and Bentley designs. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. c. Rm/Les. x 246 also 1306 Rm3/R.22.11.37. MILD STEEL FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS. With reference to Hyll/G.18.11.37, the reason we obtained quotations for Bentley front… | ||
| scan0164 | Using up old stock of Bentley Front Axle Springs with riveted jacking pads and an extra leaf. | ||
| View original record | 246. To RHC/GL. c. to Rm/AFM. c. to By/MS. ROY/HW.1/B. 24.10.38. BENTLEY AXLE SPRINGS Recent investigations show that we still have in stock supplies of Bentley Front Axle Springs having the jacking… | ||
| scan0165 | The change of specification for Bentley Axle Springs from 800 lbs to 750 lbs. | ||
| View original record | 246? To D/BP. c.c. to By/HS. c.c. to RHC/IVI. c.c. to Rm/AFM. ROY/HW.18/B.23.12.38. BENTLEY AXLE SPRINGS Will you please alter your copy of erection instruction No.187 Ch.172 M.R.:- Front Springs to… | ||